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Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD
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Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Decatur, AL.
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Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 55
Decatur, AL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Decatur, AL.

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Dr. Tapscott graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996 and completed a residency at University Tn College Med Chattanooga.Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Decatur, AL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Tapscott currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital and Lawrence Medical Center. Dr. Tapscott has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tapscott received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Tapscott's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tapscott is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Neuroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Physical Therapy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO Plus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC
    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, Decatur, AL 35601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 350-0362
  2. 2 Office
    1103 16th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 350-0362
  3. 3 Office
    615 Mynatt St SW Ste B, Hartselle, AL 35640
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 286-0640

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May 04, 2022
I have seen Dr Tapscott multiple times for cortisone injections in my knees and just the other day had issues with the bag of my leg that was hurting for 6 weeks. One injection and what a difference ! I can't say enough about Dr Tapscott, the clinic and the staff! I'd give him 20 stars!
Renata Keating — May 04, 2022
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Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tn College Med Chattanooga
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tapscott's profile.

Dr. Tapscott frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD is affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital and Lawrence Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Tapscott, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157, Cullman, AL

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL

  • Lawrence Medical Center

    202 Hospital St, Moulton, AL